Meghan Markle addresses leaving Prince Harry during public event amid ‘professional separation’ reports
Over the weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle headed to the Invictus Games opening ceremony to celebrate the start of the seventh international multi-sport event which was founded by the prince himself in 2014.
After enjoying a number of events together, the Duchess of Sussex has since flown back to California to be with her two children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
Harry, however, still remains in Canada as the tournament is to end in a few days' time on Sunday (16 February).
Meghan has since addressed leaving her hubby at the Invictus Games amid reports of their 'professional separation'.
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She took to Instagram on Wednesday (12 February) to share an update with her 1.7 million followers.
She posted a photo of an array of Invictus-themed sweet treats alongside the caption: "Menu taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones!"
The mum-of-two added: "Cheering you on from home!"
Explaining Meghan's decision to leave the Games early, something that was always part of the plan, an insider explained to the MailOnline: "This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children."
However, amid rumours of a 'professional separation', PR expert Edward Coram James claims Meghan should have 'left the Games to Harry'.
"Meghan should leave the Invictus Games to Harry. It’s his project, and he’s more than capable of drumming up support and publicity for this incredible cause. Their joint brand has become tainted over the years - not through any fault of their own, but due to woeful PR," he told the Mirror.
"Meghan’s presence was always going to be a lose-lose situation - damned if she did, damned if she didn’t. But ultimately, it’s a distraction for many people.
"That said, from a PR standpoint, she handled it well. She was engaged but not overbearing, affectionate but not too performative. Still, she needs to recognise that no matter what she does, her critics will say she’s making it about herself."
At the end of last year, it was reported that the pair were undergoing a 'professional separation'.
Previously, there was rarely a social appointment that Meghan and Harry - who tied the knot in 2018 after two years of dating - did not attend together.
But ever since they returned home from a joint charity trip to Colombia back in August, they seem to have gone their separate ways in their professional lives.
A royal insider alleged that their pair's focus on separate, solo endeavours, however, is a conscious decision, and that they'd made it with their professional futures in mind.
"Harry and Meghan have consistently pursued solo ventures in connection with their individual interests," the insider told Hello!.
"But remain deeply committed to their joint efforts through Archewell [their joint charity, formed in 2020].
"Together they have exciting projects in the pipeline, all driving forward their shared mission for positive global impact."
Tyla has previously reached out to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's representatives for comment.
Topics: Meghan Markle, Celebrity, Royal Family, Prince Harry, Sex and Relationships
Rhiannon Ingle